Islip, NY - February 24, 2017 - Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter is joining with the Town of Islip Housing Authority to announce the opening of the waiting lists for subsidized housing programs for new applicants. The Town of Islip Housing Authority is accepting applications for the Section 8 Voucher Program, the RAD Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program (Elderly & Family), and the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program at Southwind Village (Elderly & Family). The application period extends from Wednesday, February 22 through Friday, March 24.

“Our Housing Authority plays a key role in finding permanent dwellings for many of our residents. I urge anyone who is interested in Section 8 housing to contact the Islip Housing Authority immediately,” said Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Applicants may obtain documents online by visiting here. Applications are also available by mailing a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope to PO Box 442, Oakdale, NY 11769. Additionally, applicants may call 631-589-7100 ext 6 for instructions on where to pick up an application.  Applications without a valid postmark corresponding to the advertised dates will not be accepted. Only the most up-to-date application will be used during the process – multiple applications for the same head of household will not increase the chances of being chosen.